The Workshops Foundation has been fortunate to create strong partnerships with Workshops Foundation Alumni, non-profit organizations, corporations and community organizations to create scholarship opportunities for students from across the United States and the international community. Please visit the links below for more information and our many thanks to our dedicated partners for your investment in our future leaders!

Congressional Seminar Essay Contest

Now in its 39th year, the National essay contest sponsored by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America generously provides scholarships for students from across the United States to attend the Washington Workshops Congressional Seminar in Washington, DC!

For more information about the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America, please visit: www.nscda.org

The Democracy In Action Seminar

This unique program is generously sponsored by the Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation and presented in partnership with the Washington Workshops Foundation. Since the programs inception in 1998, this unique and empowering experience has been offered to and benefited over 1500 students from across the United States.

The Goal of The Democracy In Action Seminar is to create a greater understanding on the inner workings of the US Federal Government, the role and interplay between our three branches of government and a special focus on the legislative process through a hands on simulation of the daily work of the US Congress. In addition the program aims to increase political awareness, civic involvement and compassionate and informed future leaders motivated to make a positive difference in their communities.

About Workshops Foundation

Since 1967, the Workshops Foundation has provided experience-based educational travel programs to highly motivated, academically prepared, and inquisitive people from across the United States and around the world. The majority of our programs have brought students and educators to Washington, D.C. for a more comprehensive understanding of leadership, civic education, the federal government, U.S. politics, American history, and global affairs. Programs available include simulations of the U.S. Congress, internships, academically themed seminars, professional development, and person-to-person exchange.